“Uncovering Secrets: The Colchester Vase’s Mysterious Connection to Blood-Soaked Gladiator Legends”
Other archaeological evidence uncovered nearby, such as remnants of a circus, point to Colchester as a center for entertainment, including both gladiator battles and chariot races, during the days of the Roman Empire. Colchester has long been considered the oldest Roman city in Britain and was home to a large colony of Roman soldiers as far back as 40 C.E. And the newly-uncovered revelations about the Colchester Vase certainly illustrate that the nuances of the area’s ancient past are still coming to light today.
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